Apollo vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Apollo

Boy #415 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"strength, manly beauty"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Apollo Rank #415

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #415 for Apollo.

Is Apollo or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Apollo at #415 in the United States.

What do Apollo and Xander mean?

Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Apollo and Xander boy or girl names?

Apollo is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.